Family Paralegal

Ashville Knight; Petersfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Petersfield is seeking an ambitious Family Paralegal to support their team in dealing with Private Family matters, including Divorce and Finance. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of family law experience and will assist clients directly while managing a busy workflow. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment, with benefits including 25 days holiday and a workplace pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holiday

Workplace pension

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in family law is essential.
• Experience using case management systems required.
• IT literate with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners in the department.
• Assist clients via phone and in-person meetings.
• Prepare legal documents and trial bundles.

Skills

Family law experience

Client communication

IT literacy

Tools

Case management system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Digital Audio software

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Paralegal to join our client's office in Petersfield. The ideal candidate will have Private Family experience. Dealing with Divorce, Finance and Children's matters.

Duties

• Providing support to all fee earners in the department.
• Attending to clients face to face and assisting via telephone and email.
• Preparation/updating of trial bundles.
• Drafting and preparation of documents such as Form E's, Form C100's, Decree Nisi, Decree Absolute, Divorce petitions, Separation agreements, Cohabitation agreements, Pre-nuptial agreements.
• Preparation of standard letters to be sent to clients using standard templates, i.e., enclosing Notice of Hearing, etc.
• Managing own diary of appointments and scheduling day to day workflow.
• General file related administration.
• Liaising with clients, Counsel, the Court and other third parties to include by e-mail, telephone, in person, etc.

Qualifications

• Experience within family law is essential. 1- 2 years +.
• Experience of using case management system.
• IT literate - Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.

Benefits

• Full time in the office - Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm.
• Salary depending on experience up to £25,000.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday.
• Workplace pension.
• Free onsite parking